Health Benefits of Muscular Therapy
 

• Pain, stiffness and tenderness throughout areas of the body usually caused by strain is relieved.

• Stress is a factor in many medical conditions. Massage promotes relaxation, physically and psychologically, sometimes allowing for a drug-free relief from stress and anxiety.

• A muscle being massaged has three times more blood passing through it. This increases the nutrients brought to the muscles.

• Studies show that massage consistently lowers cortisol levels while increasing activity of pleasure related brain chemicals.

• Regular massage causes muscles to become firmer and more elastic. Muscular atrophy (wasting) cased by forced inactivity can be delayed by massage.

• Massage aids in the removal of metabolic waste products by stimulating the lymphatic system throughout the body

• Mental strain is reduced and a feeling of deep relaxation is achieved.

• Abdominal massage will assist peristalsis, the wave-like involuntary movement of the alimentary canal and can aid in relieving general constipation.

• Massage allows the client to become more aware of the body, enabling a state of equilibrium of the internal environment called homeostasis.

• Massage produces a redness and warming of the skin called hyperemia which brings nutrients to the skin.

• Edema is excessive interstitial fluid in the tissues. If it is not caused by an obstruction, massage helps reduce swelling, which lessens pain and facilitates movement.

• Where joint movement has been decreased due to injury, disease or lack of use, massage helps to maintain a productive range of motion.

• Friction helps to prevent the development of adhesions following an injury of tendons or connective tissue.

• The body's metabolism is improved with massage.

• A greater feeling of well-being and a renewed sense of confidence within the individual is produced.

• Regular muscular therapy lowers blood pressure and heart rate.

• Some studies have shown that patients who receive massages have greater immune system functioning and reported less depression, anxiety and fatigue.